Sony DCR TRV 230

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 74 reviews of Sony DCR TRV 230. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the zoom and size. The price and usability also get good feedback. There are some less positive reviews about the reliability.

image quality, usability, price, size, zoom

reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony DCR TRV 230 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 69/100 = Good quality.

Amazon.com review summary for Sony DCR TRV 230

alaTest has collected and analyzed 41 user reviews of Sony DCR TRV 230 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the zoom and portability. The price and usability also get good views, whereas many are negative about the reliability.

Sony DCR-TRV230 Camcorder Review - Sony Digital8 Camcorders

The Sony DCR-TRV230 is a Digital8 camcorder. The camcorder has an MSRP of $599 and a street price around $400. It has many features and is effectivly the DCR-TRV130 but it can play back Hi8 and 8mm tapes. The camcorder isn't for the serious...

Good entry level Digital 8 model

My wife and I both liked using the camera. We bought it for general family use. We have owned it since June 2003. Main reason I bought this model was price and because I could record to and play my existing Hi8 collection on this model. Things I ...

Sony DCR-TRV230

Big Disappointment

I bought TRV230 because it was one of the lowest priced digital camcorders out there. BIG MISTAKE!! The picture quality is grainy especially in low light levels. The digital still is even worse. There are loads of features but what's the point when...

TRV-230

Definately an outstanding camera. I have had no trouble with it ever. I always use it, take it snowboarding, skating, and it still looks and acts brand new. A solid product. Theres so many features it's amazing, and you can't go wrong by buying it....

Sony Handycam DCR-TRV230 Digital-8 Camcorder

Product Specifications

The DCR-TRV230 brings you the benefits of the DCR-TRV130 with a 20% smaller chassis size, an intelligent accessory shoe, analog inputs and an enhanced 25X Optical / 700 Digital Zoom. With its affordable price, the DCR-TRV230 brings some of the latest SONY video recording technologies. To outline the most stunning features of this camera, one can mention that it allows to records outstanding digital picture and sound on affordable Hi8 and 8mm tapes. It offers up to 500 lines of resolution with 3X the color bandwidth of VHS and significantly lower video noise. 1/6" CCD with 460, 000 pixels provides stunning detail and clarity, with exceptional video and still image performance. 25X OPTICAL/ 700X DIGITAL ZOOM brings the action up close from far away. STEADYSHOT picture stabilization system uses motion sensors to compensate for camera "shake" without compromising picture quality. And super NightShot allows capturing video even when shooting in total darkness (0 Lux) using the built-in infrared system up to ten feet away. The Super NightShot mode automatically adjusts the shutter speed to increase picture brightness and clarity.